The death of the dirt track racer and car designer Cory Podolski has shocked the racing community.
As the group adjusts to the devastating loss of cherished racer Cory Podolski, also known as “CPod,” the racing community as a whole is in deep mourning.
According to the sources, it was verified that he passed away peacefully in his sleep. His precise cause of death has not yet been made public as of the time of writing.
The former Co-owner and Vice President at Nine2zero Designs RC, Cory Podolski, was more than just a racer.
In the close-knit racing community, Podolski was a beacon of joy and a representation of positivity.
Cory, originally from Appleton, Wisconsin, also worked at FASTSIGNS, a signage company that provides custom sign and graphics products.
Podolski’s major racing data dates back to 2001, when he appeared in the Wisconsin Challenge Series and finished 65th. Mark Eswein remained the series champion with 3 races and 4+ margins.
His other remarkable series was the ASA Late Model Series Challenge in 2004, with a standing of 19. However, the following year, in 2005, his performance in the series dropped and he finished 78.
Recently, Podolski was on the entry list for the Crandon International Raceway event on September 1st and 2nd. He had made it into the entry list under Pro Spec.
Before that, Cory had also appeared in the Bark River International Raceway, finishing fifth on August 12, 2023.
Racing Community Remembers Cory
The off-road racer, Cory Podolski, passed away tragically this morning. The unexpected news has now united the racing community in grief.
In this trying time, many of his friends and fellow racers come together to recall the smiles, laughter, and steadfast support he had contributed to many lives.
The following message was released by Championship Off-Road on their official Facebook page:
“Tonight, we remember our dear friend, Cory Podolski, who has tragically passed away. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Cory’s family and friends. Cory was a fierce competitor on the track and one of the friendliest people that you could hope to meet. If you have a memory of Cory that you would like to share in the comments, we encourage you to do so.”
“What seemed to be such a great weekend ended with devastation. We lost one of our racing family today! Cory Podolski “CPod” passed in his sleep.”
The fellow racer Cori Lemke posted on Facebook with some fun memories of him and his beloved friend Coy.
“So many good things about this weekend with his first podium in his pro spec on Saturday and a great finish on Sunday! So grateful to have gotten to spend the summer with such a wonderful guy!”
“He was so happy this weekend… Happy for his race pit buddies and their accomplishments and for his accomplishments! He will be greatly missed by all of us,” he added.
The Legacy Of Cory Podolski And Cause Of Death
Cory was a ferocious competitor with unmatched skill and tenacity on the track, who will be remembered in the days to come.
Cory’s commitment and passion for competition were unparalleled in the racing world.
He tackled every race with a resolve that was both admirable and amazing.
Additionally, his numerous successes on the track were evidence of the long hours of toil, preparation, and steadfast dedication he put into the sport he loved.
There hasn’t been any official news citing the reason for his passing as of this writing.
Furthermore, neither Cory Podolski’s relatives nor any web reports have mentioned any previous illnesses or health difficulties.
Fellow competitors have confirmed the tragic news and expressed their condolences to the grieving family through heartfelt posts.
